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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/04/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1lf St. Louis Park MINNESOTA 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 18, 2016 Councilrnembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Inspections Director (Mr. Hoffman), Interim Controller (Mr. Heintz), Communications Specialist (Ms. Pribbenow), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Batra). Guests: Julie Eddington (Attorney, Kennedy and Graven). Ia. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. National Volunteer Recognition Day Proclamation Ms. Deno explained that this proclamation is for Volunteer Recognition Day. There are many volunteers that need to be recognized for their service to the City of St. Louis Park. Mayor Spano read the proclamation, and proclaimed April 20, 2016, as Volunteer Recognition Day in the city. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Closed Executive Session Minutes March 21, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg and seconded by Councilmember Brausen to approve the March 21, 2016 Closed Executive Session Minutes as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3b. City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2016 Councilmember Sanger stated that Mayor Jacobs was mentioned on the first page of the minutes; therefore, that entry needs to be corrected to Mayor Spano. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin and seconded by Councilmember Mavity to approve the March 21, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes with the change as noted. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -2- April 18, 2016 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 16-058 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 3341 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN, P.I.D. 06-028- 24-14-0079. 4b. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2490-16 amending the zoning map, and approve the summary ordinance for publication. 4c. Designate Visu-Sewer, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $264,874.30 for the Sanitary Sewer Main Rehab Project #4016-3000. 4d. Designate Allied Blacktop Co, the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $360,172.79 for Street Maintenance Project (Sealcoat Streets -Area 1— Project No. 4016-1200). 4e. Approve a Temporary On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Heilieher Minneapolis Jewish Day School for an event to be held on May 24, 2016, at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 Cedar Lake Road in St. Louis Park. 4f. Appoint Thom Miller as a City Council Representative to the Community Education Advisory Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2019. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 16-059 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for approximately 4.77 acres of property owned by the City of Minneapolis located at 40th St. and France Ave. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the Agenda as presented on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Mount Olivet Private Activity Revenue Bonds. Resolution No. 16-060 Mr. Heintz presented the topic regarding the issuance of revenue refunding bonds for Mount Olivet. He noted the bonds are not to exceed $33 million. Mayor Spano asked why the City of St. Louis Park is doing this rather than the City of Minneapolis. Julie Eddington, Kennedy and Graven, stated she represents the City of St. Louis Park in this matter. She explained that the City of Minneapolis has a rule that bonds be issued in at least $25,000 increments. In addition, Minneapolis charges higher fees. She explained City Council Meeting -3- April 18, 2016 Mt. Olivet supporters would like to buy the bonds, and not everyone can afford the higher price. She noted the City of Minneapolis gave host approval for St. Louis Park to issue € the bonds. Mr. Harmening asked about the city's obligation to repay the bonds. Ms. Eddington explained that there are certain types of borrowers who qualify for the bonds, and these borrowers should benefit by borrowing at tax exempt rates. She stated the city has no responsibility to pay the debt, and it will not affect the city's credit rating. Councilmember Mavity asked with the city's affordable fees, the cost of staff time and the consultant time that has gone into this project, if the fee covers the costs incurred. Ms. Eddington explained that the city receives a fee that goes into the affordable housing fund. In addition, publication is reimbursed and her attorney fees are paid by the borrower. She added the city will receive approximately $700,000 dollars over the life of these bonds. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 16-060 authorizing issuance of Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds for Mount Olivet. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Adopt 2012 International Property Maintenance Code with Amendments Mr. Hoffirran presented the staff report regarding the city's property maintenance code. The property maintenance code is more than just the adopted reference model code. All buildings in the city should be in compliance with the building code requirements in effect when constructed or remodeled, and then maintained to the IPMC standards. The code does not require owners to update the property as long as the building is properly maintained. Mr. Hoffman explained that, over time, the property maintenance code has continued to evolve into its current format, which has been used as a model in some other cities. The property maintenance code applies to all buildings at all times. The expectation is that people maintain their properties, and the city's maintenance programs, which include the property maintenance certificate, rental inspections, city-wide evaluations, and complaint response inspections, are used to verify compliance. He stated St. Louis Park's point of sale program is unique as it ensures minimum code compliance and applies to residential and commercial properties. The city performs the inspections and lets the property owner know what, if anything, needs to be connected. It can either be corrected by the seller or communicated to the buyer. The buyer can enter into an agreement with the city that they will fix the issue by an established deadline. City Council Meeting -4- April 18, 2016 He noted there is an annual license for rental inspections and they are inspected every two years to ensure that they are being properly maintained. He explained the Inspections Department uses the code when investigating resident complaints received from the "my SLP" app or the "report a problem" hotline. He noted the next cycle of the city-wide property evaluation will begin in about a month. Staff will examine all residential properties from the road to identify code issues and to be proactive in addressing deficiencies. The 2012 International Property Maintenance Code is a national model code written by the ICC. Once a code is published, the city can adopt the code by reference. Throughout the review process, amendments were prepared to make the code work effectively within the city. Mr. Hoffman discussed the proposed amendments in detail with the council, including additional nuisance provisions. Councilmember Sanger stated that she read through all of the International Property Maintenance Code and has no problems, but has a question in Code 304.13.3 regarding storm windows. She asked why the city does not require all properties to have storm windows. Mr. Hoffman explained that the city code cannot be retroactive and require energy or building code upgrades. Councilmember Lindberg asked for more definition to Code 302.2 regarding general requirements with re -grading. Mr. Hoffman explained that with something like putting in a planting bed, due to the close distance of lots, water drainage could be disrupted. The idea behind this code provision is to create a relatively simple requirement stating that a person cannot create a negative water impact on neighbors' lots. If something were to happen, this new code language would give the city justification to request that the problem be corrected. Mayor Spano asked for clarification on Section 310 regarding outdoor storage. Mr. Hoffman explained that it is meant to ban items such as mattresses, building materials, furniture and tree waste that some people keep in their yard. In reference to Mayor Spann's question about Bagsters, Ms. Boettcher explained that a resident is allowed to have the Bagster in the yard for a total of 14 days per year. It uvas moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the first reading of' an ordinance adopting the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) nvith Amendments in Chapter 6 Article V — Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 12 Article 77 - Nuisances, and to set the second reading for May 2, 2016 The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Councilmember Miller stated that there is a session at the Lenox Center tomorrow addressing anxiety and mental health in adolescents. He encouraged all interested to attend. City Council Meeting -5- April 18, 2016 Councilmember Brausen thanked the Boy Scouts in attendance to work on earning their Citizenship in the Community Badge. l Councilmember Sanger stated the Home Remodeling Tour will be held on the first Sunday in May. There are six homes open for viewing. She noted event information is available on the city's website. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Melis a I{ennedy, City Clerk O